All DMPL locations are warming centers

All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will be providing free rides to designated warming centers through Friday, December 5. Learn more about additional warming centers.

Cancelled

2025 Big Book Sale—CANCELLED

9:00am–6:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Shop for used books, music CDs, and more at Central Library's 2025 Big Book Sale. Some furniture and other items will be available to purchase, too. All proceeds benefit the library. 

Cancelled

CANCELLED Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Today's event is cancelled. Please join us next week!

 

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

ASAP Mondays : Drama Games

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us Mondays in September at Forest for Drama Games with ASAP Teaching Artist Saige Mayfield.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

3D Printer Training Class

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Tech Central
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Bambu X-1 Carbon filament 3D printer and the Formlabs Form 3 resin 3D printer.  Participants will learn how to use the free software to prepare their 3D files for printing at the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

 

Women & Money

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Women & Money. Shalini Babu, a licensed financial planner with Prudential Advisors, will share insights to help women better understand their finances.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Family Storytime: Monarch Butterfly Tagging

6:30pm–7:15pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a special family evening with our friends at Des Moines Parks and Recreation! Kids and their caregivers will learn about monarch butterflies, including how they are tagged, released, and tracked.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Tween & Teen Ukulele Jam

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Teens
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ukulele players of all skill levels can jam together at North Side! Improve your skills, have fun playing old favorites, and learn new songs.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Franklin Cinema Club – Boyhood

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

September's film selection is Boyhood (2014), a coming-of-age drama directed by Richard Linklater and starring Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke.